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Reflections on Key Historical Events: 1970 Protests, Watergate, and 9/11 Terrorism

This educational quiz explores major historical moments from the Vietnam War protests in 1970, including a tragic event at a university where four students lost their lives, to the dynamic political shifts during the Watergate scandal. Additionally, it delves into the immense impact of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, detailing the timeline and aftermath that changed the world forever. From the responses of leaders and nations to the rise of terrorism, this quiz encourages critical thinking about how these events have shaped contemporary society.

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Reflections on Key Historical Events: 1970 Protests, Watergate, and 9/11 Terrorism

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  1. Quiz As it happened • Name of the university where 4 students were killed while protesting the Vietnam War in 1970: ___________________ • Name of President that pardoned Nixon after Watergate Scandal: ___________ • 1st woman prime minister of a European country: _____________________ • Describe Gorbachev’s reforms for the USSR. • Describe the ethnic cleansing in Bosnia.

  2. A Day That Changed the World 35.4

  3. The Attack 9/11/01 8:45 AM: North tower struck (110 stories) 9:01 AM: South tower struck (United Airlines Flight 175) 9:40 AM: West-side of Pentagon struck (American Airlines Flight 77) 10:00 AM: South tower collapses 10:30 AM: North tower collapses ???: United 93 near Pittsburgh crashes

  4. 1993: bomb explodes in WTC underground garage (6 die, 1,000 injured, $600 million in damage) • Planted by radical Islamic groups also • WTC can house 50,000 workers • Citizens of over 40 countries among missing • Pro sports postpone games

  5. Airports closed, military on full alert, White House evacuated Death Toll • 2,500 die in WTC (5,900 missing after 3 weeks) • 300 + firemen • 184 @ Pentagon • 266 people on hijacked planes • TOTAL = 2,995 dead

  6. Where was President Bush during the attacks? Response • Rudolph Guliani: NY mayor • “The casualties will be more than we can bear”

  7. President Bush • “Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward” Congress sings “God Bless America” on Capitol steps

  8. European Union – • Declares Sept. 14 day of mourning • France – • “We are all Americans” • Cuba & Iran extend sympathy

  9. Wal-Mart sold entire stock of U.S. flags (1/2 million) • Thousands donate to Red Cross • “America: A Tribute to Heroes” (special telethon)

  10. “Our spirit is unbroken. In fact, it is stronger than ever. Today we reaffirm our faith in the essential dignity of every individual. What we share as Americans & as human beings is far greater than what divides us.” James Earl Jones

  11. FBI tracked phone calls, credit cards, & other financial records The Investigation • Largest in U.S. history • 4,000 agents, 19 suspects from several Middle East countries • Osama bin Laden: • Wealthy Saudi Arabian exile • Publicly called for attacks on US (WHY?) • Al Qaeda: his terrorist org.; had resources to do attak • 100s detained for ? • Osama’s Capture

  12. Who is: Tom RidgeDonald RumsfeldColin Powell? War on terrorism The Insurgency • U.S. declares war on terrorism (org. & countries that protect them) • Singles out the Taliban in Afghanistan • Leaders harbored bin Laden • By Dec. 17th, US flag raised in Kabul • Drove out Taliban, captured al Qaeda members

  13. How is the world different since 9/11?

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